There are 6 ways to get from Ella to Nilaveli by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
- Take the train from Gampola to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
9h 56mRs 4,229–7,274Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ella to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Trincomaleetrain Colombo- Trincomalee
15h 25mRs 3,543–7,372Drive 270.9 km
- Drive from Ella to Nilavelicar 270.9 km
5h 2mRs 12,234–17,671Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ella to Nilavelitaxi 270.9 km
5h 2mRs 33,000–40,000Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Ella to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Habarana to Trincomaleebus
7h 12mRs 27,819–146,760Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo to Palampoddarubus
11h 41mRs 4,610–5,901
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ella to Nilaveli is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ella to Nilaveli is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ella to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Palampoddaru via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ella to Nilaveli. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Trincomalee via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Ella and Nilaveli is 366 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.
The best way to get from Ella to Nilaveli without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 56m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Ella to Nilaveli, including transfers.
Ella to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Ella station.
Ella to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ella station.
The best way to get from Ella to Nilaveli is to train which takes 15h 25m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka and Nilaveli, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Ella to Nilaveli via Polgahawela and Trincomalee in around 15h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ella to Nilaveli via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo, and Palampoddaru in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampola to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Ella to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Habarana to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ella to Nilaveli bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Ella to Nilaveli train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ella to Nilaveli is 271 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ella to Nilaveli.
There are 370+ hotels available in Nilaveli.